If you are interested in combating injustice, exploring the world, and learning about topics such as photography, media and the Bible... the PhotogenX Around the World Track was made for you!
Through this course you will learn photography and have opportunities to shoot around the world in the Americas, Africa, Europe and Asia.  You will study world cultures not only in books, but in the nations themselves. You'll have the opportunity to put hands and feet to the dreams you have of outreach and ministry. And you will learn to use your cameras as a powerful, relational tool to open doors and minister to the oppressed.

The PhotogenX track is a series of four six-week seminars, each coupled with 4-6 weeks of outreach to practically implement what you've learned in the classroom. The dates below reflect the time given for outreaches between seminars.

To sign up for the PhotogenX around the world track, you need to register for the School of Photographic Communication 1

1. An enhanced knowledge and understanding of photography.
2. A global photo portfolio
3. A deeper understanding of discipleship, the Bible, world culture and worldview.
4. A myriad of friends and connections around the world!  

Course Descriptions:

School of Photographic Communication 1

Course Dates: January, February
This course will elevate the student’s knowledge of photography from a basic to an intermediate level. The course will focus on documentary photography, photojournalism, technical aspects of photography and different topics of design. Within the course there will be opportunity to take various photographic and field trips.                          Course location: Columbia

Humanities & Science: A Jesus Perspective

Course Dates: April, May
The worldview course will enable the students to engage with global world culture. Students will be given tools to be able to walk in every country on the planet and understand the history and the culture of the particular nation, as well receiving an understanding of what God is already doing in the nation and how the students will be able to serve that. Location: South Africa.

The Biblical Core Course

Course Dates: July, August
This course will use the countries of the Middle East as a classroom: Egypt, Israel, and Greece. In addition to grasping an overview of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation and knowing how to study the Bible inductively, the student will gain a living understanding as they experience the culture, geography and feel of the Biblical lands. Location: Middle East.

Leadership & Personal Stewardship Course

Course Dates: October, November
This course will encourage the students to explore various topics including a larger scope of life purpose, leadership, and personal goal-setting. We will explore spiritual disciplines and discuss areas of personal responsibility in regards to personal finances, character & integrity and a vocational calling. Locations: Europe, Asia

Prerequisites for the RTW Track

Any Discipleship Training School.
The recommended school is the PhotogenX DTS and outreach program.

Cost for the RTW Track

• Course fees, $1,200/month USD. This includes food, accommodation, school fees and basic transportation.
• Personal expenses such as insurance, visas, immunizations, spending money and special travel -- price variable
• Round the World Airfare (or however you want to travel), price variable
• DTS lecture and outreach fees are variable dependent on where you do it. (For photogenX DTS and Outreach expenses please see the DTS information page.)

What to Bring

The PhotogenX "Around The World" team will be going backpacking around the world, clothes for all weather conditions, sleeping bag, and pillow. The students will need a SLR camera and any camera equipment. Also, a Laptop computer is highly recommended. It is a personal choice what to bring, but just remember IF YOU BRING IT YOU HAVE TO CARRY IT!! If you have any questions about what to bring contact photogenx.kona@gmail.com